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Ms. Kotora from West Newton, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Resources and Rewards

Help me give my students behavior rewards and classroom supplies to help make the next school year the best one ever!

  • $366 goal

This project expired on September 1, 2024.

This project expired on September 1, 2024.

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Ms. Kotora West Newton Elementary School
West Newton, PA Grades 3-5

My Project

Each year my students are eager to learn and enjoy new learning experiences that allow them to be successful. They have a joy for learning, and I want to continue to show them that learning can be fun. Each groups' needs are different from year to year. We tend to go through some items very quickly and always find new creative ways to complete activities in the classroom.

Index cards, markers, and colorful paper, and various classroom rewards will help my students to grow academically and reward their choices.

The index cards will be used by students to make their own sets of vocabulary flashcards as we learn new words throughout the year. The astrobright paper will be used to create center/small group activities and used to add information to interactive notebooks that students can use as a referance in math class. Stickers, animal erasers, and pens will be part of the rewards students can earn in my classroom for working hard and making good behavior choices.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

40 students impacted
Ms. Kotora West Newton Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

West Newton, PA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

40 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Assorted 36/Pack (2003893) • Staples $28.38 2 $56.76
Staples 3 x 5 Index Cards Lined Assorted Colors 300/Pack (TR50998) • Staples $3.91 6 $23.46
BIC Brite Liner Stick Highlighter Chisel Tip Assorted 24/Pack (BL241AST) • Staples $9.79 2 $19.58
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb/89 gsm,"Joy" 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets (91414) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
UMIKU 100 Pack Animal Pencil Erasers 3D Desk Pet for Kids Mini Puzzle Take Apart Eraser Student Classroom Prizes Rewards Easter Egg Fillers Treasure Box Back to School Supplies Kid Party Favors Gift • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684) • Amazon Business $16.60 1 $16.60
Staples? Business Card Magnets, 3.5" x 2", 100/Pack (39298-US/MC100) • Quill.com $15.83 1 $15.83
Scentos Scented Gel Pens - 24-Count - Assorted Color Pens for Kids or Adults in Sugar Rush Candy Scents - Cool Writing & Journaling Gift Idea • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Neenah Astrobrights Paper - Bright Colors, Pkg of 100 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.43 2 $10.86
TOANWOD Unicorn Mochi Squishy Miniatures: 24PCS Unicorn Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers Birthday Gift for Girls - Kids Fidget Toy Pinata Filler - Claw Machine Prize Quiet Critters for Classroom • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
NISEALYT 300Pcs Cool Vinyl Sports Stickers, Waterproof Water Bottle Stickers for Laptop Scrapbook Skateboard Journaling Helmet Football Soccer Decals School Reward for Kids Teens Adults Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
TOANWOD 24 PCS Mini Mochi Squishy Toys for Party Favors, Kawaii Fidget Toys for Stress Relief , Sensory Toys Desk Pets for Kids, Goodie Bag Stuffers for Kids Birthday • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
200PCS Teens Hero Stickers for Water Bottles Superhero Stickers for Boys Teens Adults Waterproof Vinyl Stickers Bulk for Skateboard Luggage Laptops Bumper Comic Legends Theme Party Supplies • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
nobasco Squishies, 28 Pack Mochi Squishy Toys - Kawaii Cat Squishys Slow Rising Animals - Party Favors, Goodie Bag, Birthday Gifts, Mini Squishies Stress Reliever Toy Pack • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Self Adhesive Dots 600PCS (300 Pairs) 0.75"/20mm Diameter Sticky Back Magic Sticky Dots Waterproof Hook & Loop Dots with Adhesive for Art Craft Classroom Office Home Deco White • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Gojmzo Cute Stickers for Kids, 102 Pack/PCS Cute Water Bottle Stickers Vinyl Waterproof Stickers for Laptop Skateboard Phone Computer Hydroflask, Cute Kawaii Animal Sticker Pack for Kids Teens Girls • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
100 Packs JDM Sport Car Racing Stickers Water Bottles Laptop Phone Motorcycle Computer Guitar Skateboard Hydroflasks Vinyl Sticker Waterproof Aesthetic Trendy Decals for Teens Girls Adults • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$267.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$311.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.89

Total project goal

$365.92

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